Del Close
An image from The Blob, one of the productions that also features Del Close.
Del Close

Del Close

March 9, 1934 — Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Del Close (March 9, 1934 – March 4, 1999) was an American actor, writer, and teacher who coached many of the best-known comedians and comic actors of the late twentieth century. In addition to an acting career in television and film, he was one of the influences on modern improvisational theater. Close is co-founder of the ImprovOlympic (iO).

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The Blob

The Blob

1988

Next of Kin

Next of Kin

1989

The Big Town

The Big Town

1987

You Are What You Eat

You Are What You Eat

1968

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

2015

Gold

Gold

1972